City & Guilds
Qualifications
Get your Qualification with Us
We off a huge range of City & Guilds certified courses.
If you are unsure what syllabus to choose or which level to start on, then get in touch. Every qualification can be adapted to any particular element you would like to learn.
Why choose City & Guilds?
Choosing a City & Guilds Assured course means you can trust the training is valuable. City & Guilds are well known and well respected across industries because they focus on the skills and knowledge employers look for.
Why choose us?
As part of our service, we offer you the unique opportunity to customise our courses according to your own needs and objectives. Whether you plan to create dresses, trousers, tops, lingerie - anything you want - we will tailor your course to you!
Online & In-Person
We have a small range of fully accredited and certified City & Guilds Courses available for completion online if you cannot attend in person. You can study at your own pace, all from the comfort of your own home.
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Fashion:
UNIT 104 - SEWING MACHINE SKILLS
This unit is a great introduction to the world of sewing.
Through this unit you will cover:
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How to safely use a sewing machine and accessories
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How to care for your sewing machine
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The functions, controls and features of your machine
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How to use machine accessories
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Types and uses of different fabrics
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Types and uses of different haberdashery
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Types and uses of different stitches
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A range of techniques such as seams, zips, buttons, hems and more.
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE
This unit is a great introduction to millinery.
Through this unit you will cover:
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How to safely use tools and accessories
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Types and uses of different materials
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Techniques used in millinery
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Types and uses of different haberdashery
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Types and uses of different stitches
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Design principles; shape, colour, texture, form
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Fashion:
BLOCKED FELT HAT
City & Guilds Award/Certificate/Diploma in Fashion:
LEVEL 1, 2 & 3
This qualification is all about design and dressmaking following a creative process. Each level is a progression of difficulty in techniques. You can start at any level dependant on capabilities.
Through this course you will cover:
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How to safely use a sewing machine and accessories
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Types and uses of different fabrics
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Types and uses of different haberdashery
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Types and uses of different stitches
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A range of garment making techniques such as seams, zips, buttons, hems and more.
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Pattern making, marking and cutting
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Decorative techniques
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Tacking, fitting and adjusting garments
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Garment construction, pressing and neatening
This qualification is all about the techniques and processes used in tailoring.
Through this qualification you will cover:
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Design Principles such as colour, shape and texture
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Developing design ideas
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Taking accurate body measurements
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Types and uses of different fabrics
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Using tools and equipment safely
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Types and uses of different stitches
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A range of tailoring construction techniques
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Linings, interfacing, and haberdashery
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Pattern styles for a range of figure shapes
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Adjusting patterns
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Preparing and handling fabrics
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Pressing
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Finishing garments
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Level 2 Certificate in Design and Craft - FASHION - TAILORING
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Level 2 Certificate in Design and Craft - FASHION - THEATRE COSTUME
This course is uniquely tailored to creating costumes for the theatre.
Through this qualification you will cover:
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Design Principles such as colour, shape and texture
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Theatre history and themes
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Developing design ideas
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Taking accurate body measurements
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Types and uses of different fabrics
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Using tools and equipment safely
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Types and uses of different stitches
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A range of garment construction techniques such as seams, zips, buttons, hems and more.
This qualification is for budding entrepreneurs that want to set up a business related to any type of craft such as sewing pattern designing and creating custom clothing.
Through this qualification you will cover:
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Techniques, materials, tools, and equipment relating to your chosen craft
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Safe working practices
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Craft-making process
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Time management
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Design process
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Your chosen Craft sector
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Plus other optional units, promoting professional craft-related business skills
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma:
CRAFT SKILLS for CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Level 2 Certificate in Design and Craft - FASHION - PATTERN CUTTING
This qualification is all about creating a set of blocks to specific body measurements, such as a bodice or skirt. You will then use these blocks to create your own sewing patterns.
Through this unit you will cover:
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Design principles; colour, shape, form etc
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Using tools and equipment safely
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Body measurements and tools
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Scale drawings
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Darts and fullness disposal
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Seams and style lines
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Adapting blocks
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Collars, cuffs, pockets, etc
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Design sketches and drawings
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Marking up patterns
This qualification is all about using textiles and textile design creatively.
Through this unit you will cover:
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Design principles; colour, shape, form etc
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Using tools and equipment safely
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Sampling techniques
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Textile decoration
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Hand embroidery
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Machine embroidery
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Patchwork quilting
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Hand-knitting
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Felt making
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Sewing machine skills
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Appliqué skills
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3-D Felting, quilting, and machine embroidery
City & Guilds Award/Certificate/Diploma in Craft and Design:
TEXTILES
LEVEL 1, 2 & 3